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27 August 2024

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The Contribution of Religion to Protest Mobilization on Digital Social Networks

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Faculty of Letters and Humanities, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat 10000, Morocco
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Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University in Marrakech, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
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Abstract

This article presents an in-depth analysis of the intertwining of religious and protest expression on digital social networks in Morocco. By exploring the mechanisms by which religious discourse is used to mobilize, articulate claims, and catalyze collective action online, we highlight the importance of the religious dimension in the landscape of contemporary protest. Through a mixed approach of the content analysis of a Facebook page, we demonstrate that online protest mobilization with a religious substance is a multidimensional phenomenon that shapes real socio-political dynamics, and we illustrate the power of religious discourse to structure and legitimize claims, mobilize around shared values, and strengthen the sense of community belonging.

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